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Ferdinand von Mueller to the Weekly Times, 1887-01 [87.01.00d]. R.W. Home, Thomas A. Darragh, A.M. Lucas, Sara Maroske, D.M. Sinkora, J.H. Voigt and Monika Wells (eds), Correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller, <https://vmcp.rbg.vic.gov.au/id/87-01-00d>, accessed June 8, 2025

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Letter not found. The text given here is from 'Answers to correspondents', Weekly times, Farmer's gazette supplement , 15 January 1887, p. 1 (B87.01.04). It is introduced by 'Specimen of Grass . —J.T., Macarthur— Baron Von Mueller describes your specimen as follows:—'.
The strong-scented herb with the yellow flower sent from Macarthur is Melilotus parvoflora.
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Typesetter's error for Melilotus parviflora?
On account of its penetrating odour it is not liked by pasture animals. Hares take more readily to it than cattle. Sheep will browse on it to some extent. By itself this plant cannot be grown with advantage, although a little occuring in pastures is not obnoxious, as it gives meadow hay and green feed a somewhat aromatic tendency. An allied plant is called in Britain honey-lotus, as all the Melilotus species are sought by bees. The
Melilotus parvoflora

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is a native of countries bordering on the Mediterranean.